A PPT about the characteristic of a good drama - 1st Formative Task of Group Drama 2, PYP Exhibition Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya.

1. The Characteristics Of A
Good Drama
By: Drama 2 (Howard,
William, Aldo, Nigel)

2. Contents
Definition of Drama
Elements of Drama
Characteristics of A Good Drama
Conclusion
Bibliography

3. Drama is a type of art that
expresses emotions and
different human activities in
a performance.

4. Elements Of Drama
Theme Plot Characters
Dialogue Music Visual Element
Diction Melody Spectacle

5. Theme
In a drama the theme is
like the central idea. It
may stated during the
dialogue or it can be
known after finish
watching the
performance.

6. PLOT
The plot is the
arrangement
of event that
happens
during the
play.

7. Characters in the
story twist the plot
and give it its own
personality.

8. Dialogue
 The dialogue is
created by the
playwright and
narrates the
story to the
audience.

9. Music is sometimes an
important element of
drama. It contains
melody and uses
sounds, rhythm.
Dialogue may be
sung to music.

10. Visual Element
The visual element
deals with the
scenes, costumes,
and special
effects used.

11. Diction is used by
the performers.
Their diction shows
their use of
language and
command of
metaphor.

12. Melody is connected to
music. It is like
another character in
the play and can
reflect the action on
the stage.

13. Spectacle
Spectacle is the least
important element
in drama but it is
still used. It can
help the audience to
be engaged in a
spectacular or
dramatic effect.

14. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
A GOOD DRAMA
Emotion
Pronunciation
Facial Expression
Story

15. A good drama performance must have
emotions. That is one of the important
components.

16. Lines must also be pronounced well
enough to be heard and understood,
even at the back of the audience.

17. Facial expressions and movements must
be developed. We should not overreact
when we are performing on the stage.

18. The story has to be simple but
meaningful. It could be funny or serious
but it needs to show expression.

19. Conclusion
After searching for information from the web
and interviewing an expert we now know that
the characteristics of a good drama are -
• a meaningful narration/story
• appropriate emotions in acting
• good and clear pronunciation
• facial expressions and movements
• attractive props
• supporting music and background.

20. Bibliography
Erianne, John. “What Are the Six Characteristics of
a Good Play?.” [Online] Available
http://www.ehow.com/info_8300669_six-
characteristics-good-play.html, 27/01/2014
Kyori, Mea. “What makes a good drama
performance?.” [Online] Available
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_makes_a_good_
drama_performance?#slide=7, 27/01/014
Arif, Mr. Group Interview. January 27, 2014
Oak, Manali. “Elements of Drama”. [Online]
Available
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/elements-of-
drama.html, 23/09/2014